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Name	Nyssa sylvatica (Sour Gum, Black Gum, Black Tupelo)
Description	Native to Eastern North America, this deciduous tree has dark green foliage that turns a beautiful scarlet in the fall. Small, greenish white flowers appear in the spring. Male and female flowers are usually on separate plants, although some trees do have perfect flowers, meaning male and female in the same flower. Fruit matures into a 1/2" long, dark blue oval. It is edible, but very sour, hence the common name. Very versatile tree, adapting to dry slopes, or wet lowlands.
Exposure	full sun - part shade
Growth Rate	slow
Height	30-50'
Spread	20-30'
Zone	3-9
Water Use	regular-heavy
Foliage	green/ scarlet
Flower	greenish white
Categories	Drought Tolerant Plants Plants that Attract Birds Plants that Attract Pollinators Plants with Berries Trees that Provide Shade Wet Soil Plants